Sentences with phrase «grade precancerous lesions»

Many countries are currently considering switching from classic Pap tests to primary HPV tests for cervical cancer screening, based on the strong evidence linking cervical abnormalities and infection with certain HPV types, and data suggesting that HPV tests detect more high - grade precancerous lesions.

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In the first screening round of the trial, the authors assessed the rates of women being referred for further testing and of detection of CIN2 + (high - grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) precancerous lesions.

At each clinic visit, women were characterized as normal, HPV - positive, or HSIL (HPV - positive with high - grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, a precancerous lesion that may progress to cervical cancer if untreated).

Among older women, the rates are lower, but low - grade lesions still rarely progress to the precancerous stage.

The preliminary data also indicates that histological grade of precancerous lesions can be reduced with strawberries as well as in reduction in cancer - related molecular events.